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Joey Alexander Contract Rider
Please read this rider carefully. It is an integral part of the Performance Contract between The
Management Ark f/s/o Joey Alexander (hereinafter referred to as “Artist”) and_________________
_______________________________ hereinafter referred to as “Purchaser”). By signing it, you are
agreeing to supply Artist with production and proper working conditions essential to performance.
Performance Date: _____________________________________________
City/State: ____________________________________________________
The Artist’s date of birth is June 25, 2003, therefore he is a minor protected by child labor laws and
regulations in all jurisdictions. The Purchaser agrees that it will inform the Artist of any local laws and
regulations that would restrict the ability of the Artist to fulfill this performance contract.
I. SHOW REQUIREMENTS
In order to assure a quality concert, Purchaser agrees to provide Artist with the following at
Purchaser’s sole cost and expense:
A. A professional sound augmentation system capable of providing clear, undistorted, evenly
distributed sound throughout the audience area.
B. Adequate stage lighting of a typical concert setting.
C. All house programs, ushers, tickets, ticket-sellers, all advertising and other requirements related
to this engagement.
D. All electricians, stagehands, spotlight operators and other employees required for the
performance(s) hereunder, and for any rehearsals or sound checks required by the Artist. Artist
reserves the right not to perform if the equipment provided by the Purchaser does not meet
Artist’s specifications.
E. One (1) nine foot Steinway D acoustic grand piano with adjustable seat. The piano must be tuned
to A440 on the day of the performance. A piano tuner must be available at the sound check and
at the intermission or at the end of the first show for touch-up.
F. If a trio performance, one bass (unless otherwise specified), one drum set and a rug for the drum
set, 8 feet x 8 feet (2.4 meters x 2.4 meters) in dimension, and microphones as specified in
Exhibit A.
G. Purchaser shall obtain or pay for at his/her sole expense all licenses, permits, or other approval
required from any union or public authority, all applicable guild fees, music license fees, union
dues or local taxes, and charges from any performing rights society or other entity having
jurisdiction with respect to the engagement, including ASCAP, SESAC, BMI and SOCAN.
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H. Purchaser agrees to secure, provide and pay for any and all immigration clearances if concert is
held outside of the United States and bear any costs incurred, including but not limited to VISA
application fees, consular fees, duplication, couriers and expediting agents.
II. DRESSING ROOMS
A. Purchaser agrees to provide separate, secure, comfortable and clean dressing rooms for Artists
sole use. The rooms should be dry, well-lighted and heated or air-conditioned as the weather
dictates. The dressing room area should contain one iron and ironing board; adequate chairs,
mirrors and coat rack with hangers; functional and clean restrooms. The dressing rooms are to be
remain available to Artist and his staff after the performance.
B. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the security of items in the dressing room area and shall
make reasonable efforts to keep all unauthorized persons from entering this area, particularly
while the Artist is performing. Dressing rooms shall have strong, working locks and the keys
shall be given only to the Artist’s representative.
C. The dressing rooms are to contain:
A supply of non-carbonated, room-temperature bottled drinking water (Evian or similar).
Chocolate croissants.
Fresh fruit, orange juice, apple juice and whole milk.
Quality food sufficient for six (6) people comparable to entrees served in a four star
restaurant to include vegetables, starch, salad and two of the following three dishes
(chicken, fish, beef, or pork).
Hot water and an assortment of tea bags and honey.
Electrical outlet and when possible, Internet/WiFi.
III. TRANSPORTATION
A. Purchaser shall provide and pay for the transportation between the venue and the hotel for the
sound check and the performance, and between the airport or train station and the hotel if the
Artist is using such means of transportation.
B. If there is no one at the airport or train station within thirty (30) minutes of Artist’s arrival, Artist
will rent the necessary vehicles and Purchaser agrees to reimburse Artist in full for the cost
thereof prior to the first show.
IV. ACCOMMODATIONS
All hotel accommodations will be arranged in advance by Artist’s travel agent:
Mr. David Sullivan / Protravel International / Tel (312) 646-7234 / Cell (312) 961-9604 /Email:
[email protected] / unless other arrangements have been authorized by Artists’
management. Purchaser shall provide and pay for 3 single rooms (1 suite with 2 beds, 2 king) in
a 4 star hotel. All room and tax charges must be prepaid by Purchaser prior to the performance.
Hotel arrangements must include a free breakfast plan or breakfast must otherwise be arranged by
Purchaser. Rooms will be reserved the day of the performance and one (1) day prior to the
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performance if required by the Artist. Additionally, if an early check-in is required on the day of
the show but cannot be ensured by the hotel, rooms must be secured the day prior to enable Artist
to check in immediately upon arrival. Artist shall be responsible for all incidental charges
including meals (excluding breakfast), movies, phone calls and laundry.
V. HOSPITALITY
Purchaser is to provide the location_________________, name________________________ and
address____________________________ of the closest significant children’s entertainment
complex and/or educational facility.
VI. PAYMENT/SETTLEMENT
Purchaser is to pay Artist’s representative the guaranteed amount (or the balance of the guarantee
if a deposit was paid) prior to the performance. Payments are to be in the form of a cashier’s
check, university check, money order or wire transfer as specified in the contract or cash (if
requested).
VII. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
Purchaser agrees to reserve 10 complimentary tickets for Artist for each performance. These
seats must be in prime location. Purchaser agrees to provide Artist with a corresponding number
of backstage/all access passes.
VIII. TICKET SALES
A. Purchaser agrees to provide Artist’s representative with advance sales statistics preceding the date
of the Event. Purchaser accepts full liability for counterfeit tickets. Under no circumstances will
Artist assume loss of income from counterfeit tickets.
B. Purchaser will clearly print the specific capacity, gross potential and ticket prices on the face of
the contract to which this Rider attaches.
IX. CANCELLATION
A. If the performance is canceled by Purchaser for any reason other than an Act of God,
governmental restrictions, threat of terrorism, riot, strike, national or international emergency, or
Artist’s breech or default, Artist is to be paid the contract fee in full. In the event of such
cancellation, Artist shall not be required to perform at a later time.
B. Artist reserves the right to reschedule or cancel this contract without liability in the event of an
Act of God (including death of a musician, close friend or family member), illness (including,
without limitation, loss of use of hand(s), failure of means of transportation, severe weather,
governmental restrictions, potential threat of terrorism, riot, strike, national or international
emergency or when physical violence or injury is likely to occur. In any such instance, neither
party will have any claim for costs or damages hereunder, and Artist shall promptly return all
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deposits to Purchaser. Artist shall not be required to perform before any audience that is
segregated on the basis of race or creed. Any rescheduled date must be mutually approved by the
parties hereto.
C. In the case of late arrival due to circumstances beyond the Artist’s control (e.g. weather, traffic
delays, flight cancellation or route changes, etc.) Purchaser must make all reasonable efforts to
present the concert when Artist arrives in the city of engagement. Purchaser cannot cancel the
concert for the above reasons without Artist’s consent. No reductions of the contract fee can be
made if the concert takes place at a time other than originally scheduled.
D. In the event of a breach by Purchaser of any of the material terms, covenants or conditions of this
contract or contract rider, Artist shall not be required to perform hereunder and Purchaser shall
pay Artist the full amount of the performance fee as specified in the contract.
X. RECORDING/BROADCAST/PRODUCTION CONTROL
A. No portion of the performance(s), rehearsal or sound check may be recorded, filmed, taped,
broadcast or mechanically reproduced without prior written consent from Artist or his
Management. If an unauthorized recording is discovered, Artist shall have the right to withhold
his performance without prejudice to his rights hereunder. This does not apply to people with
smartphones.
B. Broadcasting or recording, if desired, must be approved by a separate agreement. No Exceptions.
Immediately after the broadcast, the master recording(s) shall be returned to the Artist who shall
be the sole owner thereof without restriction.
C. Purchaser will deny entrance to any persons carrying unauthorized audio or video recording
devices. This does not apply to people with smartphones.
XI. BILLING
In all news releases, announcements, advertisements, posters and printed programs relative to this
engagement, the billing should read as follows: A] “Joey Alexander” or B] “The Joey Alexander
Trio”, whichever is applicable to the performance line-up.
XII. ADVERTISING AND MERCHANDISE SALES & RESTRICTIONS
A. Purchaser agrees not to place signs, placards, banners or other commercial advertising material on
or near the stage during the performance(s) nor shall Artist’s appearance be tied to any
commercial product or company without consent from Artist or his Management. Purchaser
further agrees that Artist’s name will not be used in association, directly or indirectly, with any
product or service without Artist’s prior written consent.
B. Artist’s designated representative shall have the right to sell merchandise at the venue in
connection with Artist’s performance. Purchaser shall be paid ten percent (10%) of net receipts
from the sale of such merchandise or fifteen percent (15%) if Purchaser supplies a concessionaire.
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Purchaser is enjoined from selling or distributing any merchandise with Artist’s likeness, any
recordings, or other souvenir material at the performance(s) hereunder without Artist’s written
consent.
C. Purchaser may use Artist’s name, authorized pictures, photographs, and other life likeness to
advertise and publicize this engagement, but such use shall not be an endorsement of any
company, product or service. Such rights shall be in effect only during this period of this
engagement.
D. Purchaser agrees to use only artwork, ad mats, photos and/or promotional materials provided or
approved by Artist. Publicity photos, bios and other assets can be downloaded from
www.imnworld.com/joeyalexander. Purchaser shall supply all publicity and marketing materials
and program notes to Artist for review and approval prior to Purchaser’s print deadlines and/or
online launches.
E. All advertising must include the following wording: visit: joeyalexandermusic.com
XIII. SHOW PLACEMENT
A. Whenever there is more than one act performing (festivals for example), Purchaser agrees to
consult with Artist’s Management and to position Artist in the lineup as directed.
B. Replacement of any sidemen or change of the band composition shall not affect the terms of this
agreement.
XIV. INSURANCE & INDEMNIFICATIONS
A. Purchaser must obtain insurance or maintain insurance covering Artist’s performance, including
but not limited to: comprehensive general liability in the amount required by the venue but in no
event less than one million ($1,000,000.00) single limit, both for bodily injury and property
damage. This insurance coverage shall be in full force and effect at all times that Artist is in the
confines of the venue, its property or in transit thereto.
B. Artist shall not be liable for injury to any guest, patron, investor, owner, employee or independent
contractor or for damage to venue property, fixtures, or personal property caused by any person,
including as a result of the installation or operation or equipment provided by Artist unless caused
by gross negligence or Artist or Artist’s agents.
C. Purchaser shall defend and hold Artist, its officers, employees or agents harmless from and
against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees), or claims for
injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only to the extent such
damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the
Purchaser, its officers, agents, or employees.
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D. Artist shall defend and hold Purchaser, its officers, employees or agents harmless from and
against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees), or claims for
injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only to the extent such
damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Artist,
its officers, agents, or employees.
XV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Purchaser agrees not to commit Artist to any personal appearances, interviews or other
promotional event or appearance without prior written consent from Artist management.
B. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement or the breach
thereof shall be settled by arbitration in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
XVI. SEVERABILITY OF TERMS
If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with any Federal, state or local law, rule or
regulation, this Agreement shall be modified to the extent necessary to eliminate the conflict(s)
and the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
XVII. FAILURE TO FULFILL OBLIGATIONS
Each one of the terms and conditions of this contract is of the essence of this agreement and
necessary for the performance contracted hereunder. In the event Purchaser refuses or neglects to
provide any of the items herein stated, and/or fails to make any of the payments as provided
herein, Artist shall have the right to refuse to perform and retain any amounts paid to Artist by
Purchaser and Purchaser will remain liable to Artist for the full performance fee. Additionally, if
Purchaser’s financial standing or credit becomes impaired at any time prior to the date of the
Event, Artist shall have the right to demand payment of the full contract fee prior to performing.
If Purchaser refuses or is unable to pay, Artist shall have the right to cancel this engagement by
notice to Purchaser and shall retain all amounts paid to Artist by Purchaser without recourse.
XVIII. This agreement may not be changed, modified or altered except by a written agreement, signed
by the parties hereto. Any proposed additional terms and conditions, which may be affixed to this
contract by Purchaser does not become part of this contract until signed by Artist. In the case of
any conflict of terms with any other documents associated with this engagement, the terms
contained in this Rider shall prevail…no exceptions
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO: ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
____________________________ _________________________________
ARTIST MANAGEMENT/DATE PURCHASER/DATE
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For logistics and tour advancing issues contact:
Rai Howell
Telephone: (301) 859-4050 / [email protected]
For advance press contact:
Matt Hanks
Shore Fire Media
32 Court Street, 16th Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718-522-7171, ext. 42
Promotional Materials:
Bio and photos are available at:
http://imnworld.com/artists/detail/315/Joey-Alexander
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Information List
The following information list is to be completed ASAP and returned to Artist
1) DATE OF PERFORMANCE __________________ CITY _____________________________________
A] Name of venue ________________________________________________________________________
B] Address ______________________________________________________________________________
2) Name, email and contact phone for:
A] Production Manager or Technical Director___________________________________________________
B] Hotel, Hospitality and Artist Services Coordinator_____________________________________________
C] Contracts Manager______________________________________________________________________
D] Transportation and Logistics Coordinator_____________________________________________________
E] Press and Publicity Representative__________________________________________________________
F] Education/ outreach activities coordinator_____________________________________________________
3) Time of Performance______________ Time of Sound-check_____________________________________
4) Other bands playing before and after Artist and show times ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
5) Please provide detailed information regarding loading dock / backstage door for arrival of Artist
Denny Sila Joey Alexander - c/o Garvey Schubert Barer 100 Wall Street; 20th Floor New York,NY,10005
Dear Parent:
On the reverse side of this letter is the Child Performer Permit you requested.
Since employers are not required to keep the original permit on file, we strongly suggest that you keep the original in a safe place and provide copies to the employers your child may have during the year. We will not be able to supply you with a duplicate permit on short notice.
Permits are valid for one year. The expiration date is shown on the permit. It is your responsibility to apply for a renewal. We ask that you apply about 30 days before the expiration date to allow us to process your request in a timely manner.
To download a renewal packet which contains an application form, submission instructions, and additional forms you may need, please go to the Department's website (www.labor.ny.gov). In the search box on the home page enter LS561.
In order to eliminate delays in processing renewals we remind you that:
• School forms need to be completed and signed by a school official or teacher within 90 days of submission. No report cards please.
• Health forms need to be dated by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner within 12 months of submission.
• We need a copy of your government issued photo identification if you have not already submitted one.
• Proper trust account form, if not previously submitted or account information has changed.
If you have any questions, please call our contact center at 1-888-4NYSDOL (469-7365) or email us at [email protected]. ·
STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR Division of Labor
Standards Permit and Certificate Unit
Room 266B State Campus, Bldg. 12
Albany, NY 12240
EMPLOYMENT PERMIT FOR A CHILD PERFORMER
Child's Name:Sila, Josiah A
Professional Name (if different): Joey Alexander
Parent/Guardian Name: Sila, Denny
Physical Description
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Permit Number:C1500000078
Expires on: o~~0/6 ·
~~)-, Carmine Ruberto, Director For the Commissioner of Labor
Note: This permit is non-transferable. It is not valid for employment that is harmful to the welfare, development or proper education of the child.
Special Notes to Employers: The parent/guardian must attach trust account documentation, and information needed to make transfers to this permit for it to be valid for paid employment.
To verify the validity of this permit, please log on to the NYS DOL web page at https ://www .labor .ny .gov/secure/validitycheck.asp